July 2017 Meeting Minutes

July 2017 Meeting Minutes
Chief Petty Officers Association of Miami, Inc.
Thursday, July 6, 2017

Meeting called to order by Chief Monica Sions: 1930.

Pledge of Allegiance, Sailor’s Creed and Moment of Silence.

Officers:

Ø President: HMC Monica Sions

Ø Vice President: UTCS Ron Zasloff

Ø Secretary: CTI2 Gayle Malone

Ø Treasurer: OSCS Ronald B. Roy, Retired

Ø Master-at-arms: MAC Jose Soto

Honorable members and guests present:

HMC Monica Sions	ETC Rick Schuchman	RMC Paul Douglas
BMCM Chuck Robertson	YNCM Marc Fagenbaum	EMC Michael Pendergraft
CTOCS Alan Starr	CTI2 Gayle Malone	ISCS Jazmine Farrior
CSC Natasha Garcia	BMC (SW) Damon Box	HMC Norman Dean Powell
UTCS(SCW) Ron Zasloff	OSCS Ron Roy	MAC Jose Soto
BTCM (SW) Paul LaCoursiere	BMC(SS) Mike Short
HMC Rick Tedlow	HMC Billini Benoit
AEC(A/C) David Cohen	QMCS Ken Larson

Minutes from the Previous Meeting. Motion to accept minutes as posted. Duly seconded and approved.

Treasurer’s Report: Senior Chief Roy reported no outstanding checks. Checking balance $14,708.23 savings $3,187.62, money market $65,682.45; total $83,569.30. Motion to accept report. Duly seconded and approved.

Committees:

Race – Chief Short reported race paperwork due one month in advance of race so only 4 months left to plan to work. All workers must be at least 18 years old. Need someone to assist this year as well as step up to chair. Need to respond to survey that was sent out. Link on our web site to sign up.
Scholarship – Deadline to apply is July. Chief Tedlow reported he has one application.
Philanthropy – Chief Powell sent flowers and cards. Received thank-you from Coast Guard for YNC donation.
Sea Service Veterans Assistance. NA

· Ship Liaison – Senior Chief Starr reported 2 Japanese ships arriving in July. Messages sent to ship and consulate but no response. Their band will play at a free concert at the Morikami Gardens in Boca, Saturday, July 22^nd at 1900. Suggestion to attend in uniform.

· CPO365 – Results for reservists expected this week. Will email revised schedule after results. Planning to pin on Friday, Khaki Ball on Saturday at the Marriott Hollywood on the Beach by Margaritaville.

· MWR – Master Chief Robertson reported only 3 signed up for fishing trip so it has been canceled. September 1^st is FAU versus Navy game. Discount if we get 15 or more attendees. Sign up on our site. Uniform is whites, deltas for Marines. Bowling scheduled for August 27^th. Suggestion to have Chiefs versus Selectees.

· VA Emergency Response – Master Chief Robertson reported he disbursed @250 to assist Marine. Discussed efficacy of the program.

· Awards – NTR

· CRYC – Master Chief LaCoursiere will schedule after action meeting when Joe Verderber returns.

Old Business:

· Decals for CPOA will be 4x4. Should be available by next meeting.

· Chief Powell reported thank-you notes from Malone and LaCoursiere families.

New Business:

· National and Florida CPOA having event October 11^th-15^th at Doubletree in Jacksonville. Senior Chief Roy will post the information.

· Chief Short made motion to have a 6 month trial offering a $50 drawing to increase participation. Discussion noted book assistance program is another way of encouraging attendance. This program is on our site for review with voting planned for next meeting. Duly seconded. Ayes 8, nays 10; motion failed.

· Motion to buy 1^st beer for attendees. Duly seconded. Ayes 4, nays 7; motion failed.

Good of the Order:

· October 13^th Dolphin promo for military. Information will be on our site.

Motion to adjourn: 2038. Duly seconded and passed.

//SIGNED//

CTI2 Gayle Malone

MIAMI CPOA Secretary